Powell has impressed Wallabies coach Michael Cheika and it's not been easy for the 22-year-old Canberran to ignore the flattering remarks.

"I have to see everything because my mum gives it to me," Powell quipped.

"I suppose I just try and ignore that. I've just got to do what I can in the team.

"I suppose there is that added pressure, but I ignore it as much as I can because I have a job to do here first and foremost.

Powell has formed a new halves combination with New Zealand-born five-eighth Wharenui Hawera.

The 23-year-old kiwi Super Rugby novice has benefited from sage advice from Wallabies playmaker, Christian Lealiifano, who who is acting as a mentor to his Brumbies teammates after having a successful bone marrow transplant to treat leukaemia.

"Whenever I have any trouble I can always ask him. He's always there to help me," Hawera said.

"He's out on the field giving me advice whenever I need it, so it's been awesome."